How to sign “House” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “House” instead
Step by step
- Hold both flat hands up at an angle in front of you, fingertips pointing up.
- Bring the fingertips together so your hands form the shape of a roof.
Practice tip
The same sign also covers 'home'.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.